An additional 3,000 square miles may now be considered economical for oil and gas drilling in the prolific oil- and gas-producing Bakken and Three Forks Formations. According to a recent presentation from the North Dakota Pipeline Authority, this expansion is due to technological advances in the industry. This translates to an additional 18 to 40 years […]
The April economy at a glance is now available. Some data of note include: Year to date sales tax collections for City of Watford City is at $1,027,191; last year it was $761,044 for the same months. Brookledge apartment occupancy remains high at 93% for April 2022. Landfill daily average for March 2022 came in […]
Matt Hanson is the new CEO for McKenzie Electric Cooperative. Hanson has over 17 years of experience in the field. Hanson most recently served as McKenzie Electric’s Chief Operating Officer and is taking the place of the now-retired John Skurupey. See more in this press release.
The March Economy at a Glance is now available. Some data of note include: All cattle and calf inventory for McKenzie County increased from 81,000 in 2020 to 83,000 in 2021. The total true and full value of property in McKenzie County increased from $3,205,480,881 in 2020 to $3,290,936,283 in 2021. City sales tax distribution for Watford […]
The Bakken Area Skills Center is $6.6 million closer to reality. The North Dakota State Board for Career and Technical Education awarded $6.6 million towards the project and indicates more may be coming. See more in this update from McKenzie County School District #1 Superintendent Steve Holen.
The February Economy at a Glance is now available. Some data of note include: McKenzie County labor force is 8,601 for December 2021, one year prior it was 8,390. Price of oil for December 2021 came in at $71.71, one year prior it was $47.02. Apartment occupancy rate for Brookledge is 96% for February 2022, one […]
The Bismarck Bucks football team will begin their training this year starting February 24 at the Rough Rider Center. While here there will also be a Young Bucks Training Camp for kids ages 5-15 on February 27, as well as a scrimmage on March 4.
Enrollment for McKenzie County Public School District #1 is projected to increase 1,000 students within the next decade. That is according to a recently-released study presented to the school board this month. The largest class this school year is kindergarten at 176 students, the smallest class is the seniors at 92. The study recommends the school […]
Employment for North Dakota Region 1 which includes the counties of McKenzie, Williams, and Divide is projected to increase from 38,221 in 2020 to 44,537 in 2030 which is a 16.5% increase. Employment for North Dakota is projected to increase from 453,632 in 2020 to 499,288 in 2030, a 10.1% increase. Region 1’s growth rate is just […]
Progress continues in getting Highway 85 4 laned from the Watford City bypass to the Long X Bridge near Theodore Roosevelt National Park. According to the Theodore Roosevelt Expressway Association, right of way is currently being acquired, which is anticipated to be completed by this summer. Utility movement should be completed by this fall, as well […]
